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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,040.48, 1,036,116.96 and 291,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,040.48, 1,036,116.96 and 291,572 is: 437,170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,040.48 : 1,036,116.96 = 291,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,040.48/1,036,116.96 = 291,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,040.48x = 1,036,116.96 × 291,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,040.48x = 302,102,694,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,102,694,261.12/691,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,170.76

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